Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Cardiff.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CWL to ORD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between CWL and ORD:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
R 9,232 is the lowest price for a one-way Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 10,802. These fares may change based on demand.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from CWL to ORD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CWL to ORD.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
66.16% of flights taking off from Cardiff Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CWL? If you're catching an early flight from Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Reserve a hotel near ORD if you're on a late Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab an O'Hare International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Chicago based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Cardiff Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CWL to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
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